FoKus Mystique

I mainly listen to EDM. The best tws I’ve tried for this genre is Noble Mystique. Got one used.

Crazy bass (can sometimes get bloaty/muddy but can be EQ’d), crisp treble, best separation/layering I’ve experienced. Very responsive EQ. No ANC but good passive isolation (wide & long nozzle). Surprisingly comfortable aside from the deep nozzle fit that can get fatiguing after 1-2hrs. Perfect for EDM but surprisingly good for classical as well. Not that good for metal — guitars get muddy/lack separation (or maybe I’m just bad at EQ).

Agreed, but they are a 5-stars for everything else!

Without knowing what you prioritize it's hard for anyone to answer... They all have these features of course, and there is plenty of info online about what each does better than the others. Status and Technics are probably the best all around on this list, but of course not the best value for your money. If you prioritize sound quality and don't care as much about other features being perfect then get some Nobles. Only personal thing I will add is I don't think the xm5s are as good as status or Technics if you're going to go in that price range, I've used all of those.

Could just be me, but keep that in mind Sound was very good though NOTHING compares to my Noble Fokus buds..

Absolutely love my noble buds, the noble prestige (non encore) will never replace them, ATM they are my only set (saving for my dream Iems)